Dana Theus

3 Myths About a Coaching Leadership Style

Key Takeaways: Coaching Leadership Style Empowers Teams: Instead of providing all the answers, coaching leaders guide their team members to find solutions, fostering independence and confidence. Focus on Development Over Control: This leadership style emphasizes developing others' capabilities...

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INSIGHT: Intentions Solve Overwhelm

Key Takeaways: Intentions help cut through overwhelm: When the chaos of daily life clouds your vision, setting clear intentions brings perspective, helping you distinguish what truly matters. Intentions activate your intuitive mind: Instead of relying solely on logic, engaging your right brain...

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The Dirty Little Secret About Employee Engagement

Key Takeaways: Employee Engagement Requires Two-Way Communication: True employee engagement is not just about top-down directives; it thrives on authentic, two-way conversations between managers and employees. Policies Should Facilitate Personalized Work Approaches: Organizations should review...

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Being Bold at Work

Key Takeaways: Being bold at work means owning your voice, taking up space, and acting with purpose—even when it’s uncomfortable. Boldness isn’t arrogance; it’s alignment with your values and belief in your own worth. Playing it safe might keep you liked, but it won’t move your career forward....

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5 Leadership Lessons From The Worst Bosses I’ve Ever Had

Key Takeaways: Learn from the Bad to Lead Better: Some of the most powerful leadership lessons come from watching what not to do. Pay attention to how poor leadership feels—then commit to doing the opposite with intention and integrity. Respect Your People: Employees are not bound by loyalty; they...

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How to Avoid Death-by-Meeting: What’s Our Intention?

The bigger the organization you work in, the greater the likelihood that you’ll meet your demise in death-by-meeting. What a horrible way to go! And the worst part? All that pain and suffering – and it’s usually a crap shoot as to whether you’ll get through all the items on the agenda.

No. Actually, the worst part is when you end up running those meetings yourself!

Agendas are often useful for thinking through what you want to cover. But – having an agenda does not mean having a meeting worth everyone’s time to attend. How to avoid death-by-meeting when you’re in charge? Agenda or not, take the time to think through your intended outcome for the meeting.

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